Gazelle Scarab vs Hanging Thief Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gazelle Scarab | Hanging Thief Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus gazella | Diogmites platypterus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 8-13 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa, Australia, North America, South America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Gazelle Scarab
A small dung beetle originally from Africa, now established across multiple continents. It is one of the most widely introduced biological control agents for dung removal.
Did You Know?
It was deliberately introduced to Australia in the 1960s to combat the bush fly problem caused by accumulating cattle dung.
Hanging Thief Robber Fly
A slender, elongate robber fly that hangs from vegetation by its front legs while feeding. It has long dangling legs and a distinctive hunting posture unlike most other asilids.
Did You Know?
It earns its name by dangling from a single leg while consuming prey, freeing the other legs for handling food.